Dell 1525 manual

www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Inspiron™ 1525/1526 Owner’ s Manual Model PP29L[...]

Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer . NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to ha rdware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury , or death. ________________[...]

Contents 3 Contents Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 1 About Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Left Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Right Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Back View . . . . . . . . . [...]

4 Contents 3 Using the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Adjusting Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Switching the Video Image From Y our Computer Display T o a Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Setting Display Reso lution and Refresh Rate . . . . . . 38 4 Using the Keyboard and T ouchpad . . . . . 39 Numeric Keypad [...]

Contents 5 Conserving Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 48 Using the Sleep Power State . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Storing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

6 Contents Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . 71 HDMI (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV . . . . . . . 74 7 Using the Optional Camera . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Accessing the Camera’ s Help File . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings . . . . . . . . 76 Crea[...]

Contents 7 Wireless Local Area Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 What Y ou Need to Establish a WLAN Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Checking Y our Wireless Network Card . . . . . . 84 Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem . . . . 85 Connecting to a WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Mobile Broadba[...]

8 Contents Network Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 PC T uneUp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 PC CheckUp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Optical drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Hard drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1[...]

Contents 9 Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Scanner Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Sound and Speaker Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 No sound from integrated speakers . . . . . . . . 120 No sound from external speakers . . . . . . . . . 121 No sound from headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . 121[...]

10 Contents Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Removing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Replacing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Removing the Optical Drive . . . . . . . [...]

Contents 11 13 T raveling With Y our Computer . . . . . . . 153 Identifying Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Packing the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 T ravel T ips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 T raveling by Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 14 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

12 Contents A Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Using the Sy stem Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Viewing the Sy stem Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . 172 Sy stem Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Commonly Used Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Cleaning Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Finding Information 13 Finding Information NOTE: Some features may be optional and may not ship with your computer . Some features may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer . What Are Y ou Looking For? Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • Devi[...]

14 Finding Information • W arranty information • T erms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram • Service T ag and Expr ess Service Code • Microsoft W indows License La[...]

Finding Information 15 • Solutions — T roubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, and frequently ask ed questions • Community — Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such as the memory , har d drive, and operating system • Customer Care — Contact i[...]

16 Finding Information • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints — F requently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utili ty is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your computer . This support provides real-time health scans of your computin[...]

Finding Information 17 • How to reinstall my operating system Operating Sy stem Media The operating system is already installed on your computer . T o reinstall your operating system, use one of the following methods: • Microsoft W indows System Restore — Microsoft W indows System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state wi[...]

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About Y our Computer 19 About Y our Computer Front V iew 3 4 15 5 14 7 6 17 2 1 13 11 10 8 16 9 12[...]

20 About Y our Computer CAMERA INDICATOR — Indicates that the camera is on. Based on configuration selections you made when ordering your co mputer , your computer may not include a camera. CAMERA — Built-in camera for video capture, confer encing, and chat. Based on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer , your computer [...]

About Y our Computer 21 KEYBOARD — F or more information about the k e yboard, see "Using the K eyboard and T ouc hpad" on page 41. TOUCH PAD — P rovides the functionality of a mouse (see "T ouch P ad" on page 43). 8- IN -1 MEDIA CARD READER — Provides a fast and convenient way to view and shar e digital photos, music, and[...]

22 About Y our Computer DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The lights located on the palm rest towar ds the front of the computer indicate the following: P ower light – T urns on when you turn on the computer , and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. Hard drive activity light – T urns on wh en the computer reads or writes data. NOTICE: T [...]

About Y our Computer 23 If the computer is connected to an elec trical outlet, the light operates as follows: – Solid blue: The battery is charging. – Flashing blue: The battery is almost fully charged. – Off: The battery is adequately charged. If the computer is runn ing on a battery , the li ght operates as follows: – Off: The battery is [...]

24 About Y our Computer DIGITAL ARRAY MICROPHONES — Built-in microphone for conferencing and chat. NOTE: Digital array microphones are optional and may n ot be present in your computer unless you have order ed for the optional camera . Instead, your computer will have an integrated single analog microphone. T urns on when the numeric keypad is en[...]

About Y our Computer 25 Left Side V iew SECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer (see "Security Cable Lock" on page 93). AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR — Attaches an AC adapter to the computer . The AC adapter converts A C power to the DC power required by the computer . Y ou can connect th[...]

26 About Y our Computer CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electr ical outlets worldwide. However , power connectors and power strips vary among countr ies. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from [...]

About Y our Computer 27 IEEE 1394 CONNECTOR — Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394a high-speed transfer rates, such as so me digital video cameras. H ARD D RIVE — Stores sof tware and data. Right Side V iew 1 wireless switch 2 Wi-Fi Catcher light 3 ExpressCard slot 4 optical drive 5 eject button 6 S-video TV-out connector 7 USB connectors (2) [...]

28 About Y our Computer WIRELESS SWITCH — When enabled through Dell QuickSe t, this switch can scan for a wireless local ar ea network (WLAN) in your vicinity . Y ou can also use it to rapidly turn off or on any wireless devices such as WLAN car ds and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology (see "Del l W i-Fi Catcher™ Network Lo[...]

About Y our Computer 29 S- VIDEO TV- OUT CONNECTOR USB CONNECTORS NOTE: Y our computer may have one or tw o USB connectors de pending on what you ordered. Back V iew CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumula te in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low -airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it [...]

30 About Y our Computer Bottom V iew BATTERY — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Using a Battery" on page 45). BATTERY RELEASE LATCH — Releases the battery (see "R eplacing the Battery" on page 49 for instructions). P ROCESSOR / MEMORY MODULE /[...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 31 Setting Up Y our Computer Connecting to the Internet NOTE: Internet Service Providers (ISPs) an d ISP offerings vary by country . T o connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Y our ISP will offer one or mor e of the following Internet connection options: •[...]

32 Setting Up Y our Computer Setting Up Y our Internet Connection T o set up an Internet connection wi th a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft ® W indows ® desktop. 3 F ollow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. NOTE: If you are [...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 33 T ransferring Information to a New Computer Y ou can transfer the following types of data from one computer to another: • E-mail messages • T oolbar settings • W indow sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following methods for transferring data: • W indows Easy T ransfer wizard, an Easy T ransfer Cable, a[...]

34 Setting Up Y our Computer Printer Cable Y our printer connects to your computer with a USB cable. Y our printer may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately , ensure that it is compatible with your p rinter and computer . If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you p urchased your computer , the cable may ar[...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 35 3 T urn on the printer , and then turn on the computer . If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel . 4 Click Start , and then click Network . 5 Click Add a printer to start the Add P rinter Wizar d. NOTE: T o install the printer dr iver , see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 125 a[...]

36 Setting Up Y our Computer Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not prote ct against powe r interruptions. Line conditioners are designed to maintai n A C voltage at a fairly constant level. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. NOTE: T o [...]

Using the Display 37 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power , you can conserve power by setting the display bright ness to the lowest comfortable level. • P ress <Fn> and the up-arrow key to in cr ease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • P ress <F[...]

38 Using the Display Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE: If you change the display resolution from the current settings, the image may appear blurry or text may be hard to read if you change the resol ution to one not supported by your compu ter and display . Before yo u change any of the display settings, make a note of the current s[...]

Using the Keyboard and T o uchpad 39 Using the Keyboard and T ouchpad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions lik e t he numeric keypad on an external keyboar d. Each key on the k eypad ha s multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols are mark ed in blue on the right of the keypad k eys. T o type a number or symbol, hold down <Fn> [...]

40 Using the Keyboa rd and T ouchpad Key Combinations Sy stem Functions Display Functions Battery Power Management <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> Opens the T ask Manager window . <Fn><F8> Displays icons repr esenting all currently available display options (display only , external monitor or projector only , both display and proje[...]

Using the Keyboard and T o uchpad 41 Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is installed, you ca n use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter or activatin g power management modes. F or more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in [...]

42 Using the Keyboa rd and T ouchpad T ouch Pad The touch pad detects the pressur e and movement of your finger to allow you to move the cursor on the display . Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you would use a mouse. • T o move the cursor , lightly slide your finger over the touch pad. • T o select an object, lightly tap once on the s[...]

Using the Keyboard and T o uchpad 43 Customizing the T ouch Pad Y ou can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad settings. 1 Click Start , and then click Control Pa n e l . 2 Click Hardware and Sound . 3 Click Key b o a rd . 4 In the Mouse P roperties window : • Click the Device Select tab to disable the t[...]

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Using a Battery 45 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warr anty for your computer , see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty do cument that shipped with your computer . F o r optimal computer performance and to help pr eserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer wi th the ma[...]

46 Using a Battery Y ou can check the battery charge befo re you insert the battery into the computer . Y ou can also set power manage ment options to alert you when the battery charge is low . CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the b attery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. [...]

Using a Battery 47 Microsoft ® Windows ® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the rema ining battery char ge. T o check the battery meter , double-click the icon in the notification area. Check the Battery Health Y ou can check battery health by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. F o r information about QuickSet, right -click the Quic[...]

48 Using a Battery Configuring Power Management Settings Y ou can use Dell QuickSet or W i ndow s P ower Options to configure the power management settings on your computer . • F or information on how to use the Dell QuickSet P ower Management wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification ar ea, click Help , and then select P ower Man[...]

Using a Battery 49 Charging the Battery NOTE: Charge time is longer with the computer turned on. Y ou can leave the battery in the computer for as long as you like. The battery’ s internal circuitry prevents the battery from overcharging. When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to[...]

50 Using a Battery T o remove the battery : 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off. 2 T urn the computer over . 3 Slide the battery release latch towar d th e side of the computer until it is engaged. 4 Slide the battery out of the bay . T o replace the battery , follow the removal procedure in r everse order . Storing a Battery Remove the batter[...]

Using Multimedia 51 Using Multimedia Playing Media NOTICE: Do not press down on the optical drive tray when you open or close it. Keep the tray closed when you are not using the drive. NOTICE: Do not move the computer while playing media. NOTE: T o prevent vibration and noise do not stic k any additional la bels or stickers on the media. 1 P ress t[...]

52 Using Multimedia T o format media for storing or copying data, see the media software that came with your computer . NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyrig ht laws when copying media. A CD player includes the following basic buttons: A DVD player includes the following basic buttons: F or more information on playing media, click Help on the me[...]

Using Multimedia 53 Playing Media Using Dell T ravel Remote (Optional) The Dell T ravel Remote is designed to control Dell Media Direct and W indows Vista Media Center . It can wo rk only with specified computers. F o r more details, r efer to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com . T o play media using Dell T ravel Remote: 1 Install a coin-[...]

54 Using Multimedia Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media NOTE: Ensure that you observe all copy right laws while copying media. NOTE: The types of optical drives offered by Dell may vary by country . This section applies only to computers that have a DVD+/-R W , Combo, or BD-RE drive. The following instructions explain how to mak e an ex[...]

Using Multimedia 55 How to Copy a CD, DVD or BD NOTE: Most commercial DVDs and BDs have copyright protection and cannot be copied using Roxio Creator Plus. NOTE: BD media can only be copi ed to other BD media. NOTE: Copying a BD-R to BD-RE does not produce an exact copy . 1 Click Start → All P rograms → Roxio Creator → P rojects → Copy . 2 [...]

56 Using Multimedia DVD-Writable and Combo Drives Blu-ray Drives Helpful T ips • Use Microsoft ® W indows ® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-R W only after you start Roxio Creator and open a Creator project. • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD -R W to its maximum capacity; for example, do not copy a 650-MB file to a blank 650-MB C[...]

Using Multimedia 57 • Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that you want to play in regular ster eos. CD-R Ws do not play in most home or car stereos. • Music MP3 files can be played only on MP3 players or on computers that have MP3 software installed. • Use a blank CD-R W to practice CD re cording until you ar e familiar with CD recor ding techniques[...]

58 Using Multimedia Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the current r esolution and color depth are using too much memory and pr eventing media playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click Start → Control P anel → Appearance and P ersonalization . 2 Under P ersonalization , click Adjust screen resolution . 3 On Displ[...]

Using Multimedia 59 Connecting Y our Computer to a TV or Audio Device NOTE: V ideo and audio cables for connecting yo ur computer to a TV or other audio device may not be included with your com puter . Cables and TV/digital audio adapter cables are availabl e for purchase from Dell. Y our computer may have an optional S-video TV -out connector and [...]

60 Using Multimedia If you want to connect y our computer to a TV or audio device, it is recommended that you connect video an d audio cables to your computer in one of the following combinations: • S-video and standard audio • Composite video and standard audio • Component-out video and standard audio NOTE: See the diagrams at the be ginning[...]

Using Multimedia 61 S-Video and Standard Audio 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/ or audio device that you want to connect. NOTE: If your TV or audio device supports S- video but not S/PDIF digital audio, you can connect an S-video cabl e directly to the S-video TV -out connector on the computer (without the TV/di gital audio adapter cable). [...]

62 Using Multimedia 4 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on your computer . 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on the ot her end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device. 6 T urn on the TV and any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the co[...]

Using Multimedia 63 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/ or the audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV -out connector on your computer . 3 Plug one end of the S-video cable in to the S-video output connector on the composite video adapter . 4 Plug the other end of the S-video cab le into t[...]

64 Using Multimedia 6 Plug the other end of the S/PDIF dig ital audio cable into the audio input connector on your TV or audio device. 7 T urn on the TV , turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer . 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 74 to ensure that the computer recogn[...]

Using Multimedia 65 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/ or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV -out connector on your computer . 3 Plug one end of the composite v ideo cable into the composite video- output connector on the composite video adapter . 4 Plug the other end of the composit[...]

66 Using Multimedia 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer . 6 Plug the two RCA connectors on the ot her end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device. 7 T urn on the TV , turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on t[...]

Using Multimedia 67 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/ or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV -out connector on the computer . 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite video-input connector on the composite video adapter . 4 Plug the other end of the composite vi[...]

68 Using Multimedia 6 Plug the other end of the digital audio cable into the S/PDIF input connector on your TV or other audio device. 7 T urn on the TV , turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer . 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 74 to ensure that the computer recogni[...]

Using Multimedia 69 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/ or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video adapter to the S-video TV -out connector on your computer . 3 Plug all three ends of the compon ent video cable into the component video-output connectors on the component video adapter . Make sure that the red, gr ee[...]

70 Using Multimedia 4 Plug all three connectors from the ot her end of the component video cable into the component video-input connector s on the TV . Make sur e that the red, gr een, and blue colors of the ca ble match the colors of the TV input connectors. 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the com[...]

Using Multimedia 71 Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 c omponent video adapter 1 component video adapter 2 component video cable 3 standard audio cable 1 2 1 2 3[...]

72 Using Multimedia 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/ or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video adapt er to the S-video TV -out connector on the computer . 3 Plug all three ends of the compon ent video cable into the component video-output connectors on the component video adapter . Make sure that the red, gr ee[...]

Using Multimedia 73 6 Plug the other end of the digital audio cable into the S/PDIF input connector on your TV or other audio device. 7 T urn on the TV , turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer . 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 74 to ensure that the computer recogni[...]

74 Using Multimedia 3 Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI input connector on your TV . 4 T urn on the TV and any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer . 5 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 74 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV . E[...]

Using the Optional Camera 75 Using the Optional Camera If you order ed a camera when you boug ht your computer , the camera is integrated in the computer display . The camera and its integrated digital microphones allow you to take phot os and videos a nd to communicate visually and verbally with other com puter users. The blue camera light appears[...]

76 Using the Optional Camera Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings If you do not want the camera to us e automatic settings, you can manually adjust the camera settings. 1 Right-click the icon in the notification area and click Launch W ebcam Console . 2 In the W e bcam Console window : •C l i c k t h e Camera tab to adjust video settings, such [...]

Using Cards 77 Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCar ds provide additional memory , wired and wir eless communications, multimedia and securit y features. F or example, you can add an ExpressCar d to make wir e less wide area network (WW A N) connectivity available on your computer . ExpressCa rds support two form factors: • ExpressCar d/34 (34 mm [...]

78 Using Cards ExpressCard Blanks Y our computer shipped with a plastic bl ank installed in the ExpressCard slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust an d other particles. Save the blank for use when no ExpressCar d is installed in the slot; blanks from other computers may not fit your computer . Remove the blank before installing an Expr essCard[...]

Using Cards 79 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proced ures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . P ress the card or blank to r emove it from its slot. Save a blank to use when no ExpressCar d is installed in a slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other par[...]

80 Using Cards Installing a Memory Card Y ou can install a media memory card in the computer while the computer is running. The computer automatically detects the card. Memory cards ar e generally marked with a s ymbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to ins ert into the slot. The cards ar e keyed to prevent incorr [...]

Using Cards 81 Removing a Memory Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proced ures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTICE: Click the icon in the notific ation area to select a card and stop it from functioning before you remove it from the comp uter . If you do not stop the card, you c[...]

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Setting Up and Using Networks 83 Setting Up and Using Networks Setting up a computer network provid es connectivity between your computer and the Internet, another computer , or a network. F or example, with a network set up in a home or small office you can print to a shared printer , access drives and files on another compu ter , browse other net[...]

84 Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up a Network 1 Click Start , and then click Connect T o . 2 Click Set up a connection or network . 3 Select an option under Choose a connection option . 4 Click Next , and then follow the instructions in the wizard. Wireless Local Area Network A wireless local ar ea network (WLAN) is a series of interconnect[...]

Setting Up and Using Networks 85 Device Manager 1 Click Start , and then click Control P anel . 2 Click Classic V iew on the menu on the left side of the Control P anel . 3 Double-click Device Manager . NOTE: The User Account Control window may open. 4 Click Continue on the User Account Control window if it opens. 5 Click the + next to Network adap[...]

86 Setting Up and Using Networks 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wir eless router to ensure that there is no power connected to the router . NOTE: W ait for a minimum of 5 minutes af ter disconnecting your broadband modem before continuing wi th the network setup. 8 Insert [...]

Setting Up and Using Networks 87 Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensu re that you have followed the instructions in "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 84. NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with Bluetooth ® wireless techno logy or cellular products. This section provides[...]

88 Setting Up and Using Networks Monitoring the Status of the Wireles s Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you with an easy way to monitor the status of your computer ’s wireless device s. T o turn the wireless activity ind icator on or off, click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Hotkey P opups [...]

Setting Up and Using Networks 89 T o set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need: • A Mobile Broadband ExpressCar d or Mini Card (depending on your computer ’s configuration) NOTE: For instructions on usi ng ExpressCards, see "Using Cards" on page 77. • An activated Mobile Broadband ExpressCar d or activated Subscriber Id[...]

90 Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network NOTE: These instructions only apply to Mobile Broadband ExpressCards or Mini- Cards. They do not apply to internal cards with wireless technology . NOTE: Before you connect to the Internet, you must act ivate Mobile Broadband service through your cellular service provider . F[...]

Setting Up and Using Networks 91 If the switch is in the on position, move the switch to the off position to disable the switch and the Mobile Broa dband card. If the switch is in the off position, move the switch to the on position to enable the switch and the Dell Mobile Broadband card. F or information about the wireless switch positions, see &q[...]

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Securing Y our Computer 93 Securing Y our Computer Security Cable Lock NOTE: Y our computer does not ship wi th a security cable lock. A security cable lock is a commercially available antitheft device. T o use the lock, attach it to the security cable slot on your Dell computer . F or more information, see the instructions included with the device[...]

94 Securing Y our Computer • Do not share your passwor d with other people. • Ensure that people ar e not watching you when you type your password. NOTICE: Passwords provide a high level of se curity for data in your computer or hard drive. However , they are not foolproof. If you require more security, obtain and use additional forms of protec[...]

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T roubleshooting 95 T roubleshooting Dell T echnical Update Service The Dell T echnical Update service provid es proactive e-mail notification of software and har dware updates for your computer . The service is free and can be customized for content, format , and how frequently you r eceive notifications. T o enroll for the Dell T echnica l Update[...]

96 T roubleshooting Starting the Dell Diagnostic s From Y our Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, c ontact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 160). NOTE: If the computer is connected to a dockin g device (docked), und[...]

T roubleshooting 97 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer . 3 When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately . NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down for extended periods of time. T o avoi d poss[...]

98 T roubleshooting Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagno stics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want. NOTE: It is recommended that you select Test System to run a complete test on your computer . After you have selected the Test System option from the main menu, the following menu appears. NOTE[...]

T roubleshooting 99 The following tabs provide additional information for tests run from the Custom T est or Symptom T ree option: Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support and system-specific information you need. F or more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services [...]

100 T roubleshooting The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your system’s model number along with its service tag, expr ess service code and warranty expiration. The application provides additional details about your computer , such as available memory , disk space, installed hardwar e, network addresses and modem, installed securi[...]

T roubleshooting 101 DellConnect DellConnect is a simple online access tool that allows a Dell service and support associate to access your comp uter through an Internet connection, diagnose your problem and repair it. The associate will work under your supervision. Y ou can direct the associate and solve your problem. T o use this service, you mus[...]

102 T roubleshooting The monthly version is available as an annual subscription and is a feature of Dell Support 3, a complimentary applic ation that provides real-time health scans and information on how to maintain your PC. Both versions of PC T une-Up are avai lable to customers in the U.S. and Canada. F or the latest updates and to learn how to[...]

T roubleshooting 103 E NSURE THAT THE CD, DVD, OR BD MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE C HECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS C HECK FOR HARDWARE INCOMPATIBILITIES — See "T roubleshooting Software and Hardwar e Problems in the W indows Vista ® Operating System" on page 127. R UN THE D ELL D IAGNOSTICS — See "Dell Diagnostics" on page[...]

104 T roubleshooting Hard drive problems A LLOW THE COMPUTER TO COOL BEFORE TURNING IT ON — A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from star ting. T ry allowing the computer to return to room temperatur e before turning it on. R UN C HECK D ISK — 1 Click Start → Computer . 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:) . 3 Click P roperties → T o[...]

T roubleshooting 105 • Disconnect the telephone line from the modem and connect it to a telephone, then listen for a dial tone. • If you have other telephone devices sh aring the line, such as an answering machine, fax machine, surge protector , or line splitter , then bypass them and connect the modem directly to th e telephone wall jack. If y[...]

106 T roubleshooting Error Messages F ill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 159 as you complete these checks. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program [...]

T roubleshooting 107 E XTENDED MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED — The amount of memory recor ded in NVR A M does not match the memory in stalled in the comp uter . Restart the computer . If the error appears again, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 160). T HE FILE BEING COPIED IS TOO LARGE FOR THE DESTINATION DRIVE — The file that yo[...]

108 T roubleshooting I NSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA — The operating system is trying to boot to nonbootable media, such as a floppy di sk or CD. Insert bootable media. I NVALID CONFIGURATION INFORMATION - PLEASE RUN S Y STEM S ETUP P ROGRAM — The system configuration info rmation does not match the hardwar e configuration. The message is most likely to[...]

T roubleshooting 109 VALUE — A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary , replace them (see "Memory" on page 142). M EMORY ODD / EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS , READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE — A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if n[...]

110 T roubleshooting S ECTOR NOT FOUND — The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. Y ou may have a defective sector or corrupted F A T on the hard drive. R un the W indows error -checking ut ility to check the file structure on the hard drive. See W indows Help and Support for instructions (click Start → Help and Support ).[...]

T roubleshooting 111 ExpressCard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proced ures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . C HECK THE E XPRESS C ARD — Ensure that the Expr essCard is properly inserted into the connector . C HECK THAT THE CARD IS RECOGNIZED BY W INDOWS — Double-click the Safely [...]

112 T roubleshooting Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . F ill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 159 as you perform the various checks. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboa rd when running the De ll Diagnostics or the sy stem[...]

T roubleshooting 113 4 F rom the W indows desktop, click Start → All P rograms → Accessories → Notepad . 5 T ype some characters on the internal keyboar d and verify that they appear on the display . If the characters appear now , but did not with the external keyboar d, you may have a defective external k eyboard. Contact Dell (see "Con[...]

114 T roubleshooting A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly E ND THE PROGRAM — 1 P ress <Crtl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously . 2 Click the Applications tab and select the program that is no longer responding. 3 Click End T ask . NOTE: The chkdsk program may run when yo u restart the computer . Follow the instructions on t[...]

T roubleshooting 115 C ANNOT PLAY SOME MEDIA FILES — Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the W indows op erating system environment, access to licensed content is restricted. Licensed content is digital content that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) appl ied to it. The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the D[...]

116 T roubleshooting Memory Problems F ill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 159 as you complete these checks. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . I F YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE — • Save and close any open files and ex[...]

T roubleshooting 117 R ESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C HECK YOUR NETWORK SETTINGS — Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is functioning. Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN]) NOTE: The Dell Mobile B roadb [...]

118 T roubleshooting Power Problems F ill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 159 as you complete these checks. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . C HECK THE POWER LIGHT — When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power .[...]

T roubleshooting 119 C ONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and extension cables to verify that the computer turns on. E LIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE — T urn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. A DJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES — See "Confi[...]

120 T roubleshooting Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTE: If you need technical a ssistance for your scanne r , contact the scanner’ s manufacturer . C HECK THE SCANNER DOCUMENTATION — See the scanner documentation for setup and[...]

T roubleshooting 121 No sound from external speakers E NSURE THAT THE SUBWOOFER AND THE SPEAKERS ARE TURNED ON — See the setup diagram supplied with the spea kers. If your speak ers have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion. A DJUST THE W INDOWS VOLUME CONTROL — Click or double-click the speaker icon in th[...]

122 T roubleshooting C HECK THE MOUSE CABLE — Shut down the computer , disconnect the mouse cable and check it for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. If you are using a mouse e xtension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to the computer . T O VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE , CHECK THE TOUCH PAD — 1 Shut down th[...]

T roubleshooting 123 T EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. C HECK THE AC ADAPTER — Check the AC adapter cabl e connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensur e that the light is on. C ONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Bypass power p[...]

124 T roubleshooting If only part of the display is readable C ONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR — 1 Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer . 2 T urn on the computer and the mo nitor , and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. If the external monitor works, the co mputer display or video controller ma[...]

T roubleshooting 125 Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any de vice, identify whether the driver is the source of your problem and, if necessary , update the driver . 1 Click Start , and then right-click Computer . 2 Click P roperties , and then click Device Manager . NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear . If you are a[...]

126 T roubleshooting Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or Syst em Restore (see "Restoring Y our Operating System" on page 128) does not resolve the problem, r einstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 W ith the W indows desktop displayed, insert your Drivers and Utilities media . If t[...]

T roubleshooting 127 Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If your computer has a Consumer IR port and you are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver , you must first enable the Consumer IR port in the sy s tem setup program (see "Using the Sy stem Setup Program" on pa ge 171) before continuing with the driver installation (see "Reinstallin[...]

128 T roubleshooting T o start the Hardwar e T roubleshooter: 1 Click Start → Help and Support . 2 In the F ind an answer section, click T roubleshooting . OR Ty p e hardware troubleshooter in the search field, then press <Enter>. 3 In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem and follow the troubleshooting steps[...]

T roubleshooting 129 T o access the W indows Help and Support Center , click Start → Help and Support . NOTICE: Make regular backups of your da ta files. Sy stem Restore does not monitor your data fi les or recover them. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view , so they may not apply if yo u set your Dell c[...]

130 T roubleshooting 5 Select the Show restore points older than 5 days checkbox to view the complete list of restor e points. 6 Select a restor e point. T ry to restor e from the most recent restor e point. If this fails to correct the problem, try the ne xt oldest restor e point until the issue is resolved. Any softwar e installed after the selec[...]

T roubleshooting 131 1 Restart the computer . T o do this, click Start → → Res ta rt . 2 As the computer restarts, pr ess <F8> until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears on the screen. NOTE: Y ou must press the <F8> key before the Windows logo appears on the screen. If you press <F8> after the Wind ows logo appears on the sc[...]

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Adding and Replacing Parts 133 Adding and Replacing Parts Before Y ou Begin This chapter provides procedures for r emoving and installing the components in your computer . Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exis t: • Y ou have performed the steps in "T urning Off Y our Computer" on page 133 and [...]

134 Adding and Replacing Parts Before W orking Inside Y our Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety . CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . CAUTION: Handle[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 135 6 Slide the battery release latch towar d the side of the computer until it is engaged. 7 Slide the battery out of the battery bay . 8 T urn the computer top-side up, open the display , and press the power button to ground the system board. 9 Remove any installed cards from the ExpressCar d slot (see "Removing an[...]

136 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive fr om a source other th an Dell, you need to install an operating sy stem, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see "Restoring Y our Operating Sy stem"[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 137 Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector . 2 Slide the hard drive into the bay until it is fully seat[...]

138 Adding and Replacing Parts Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . Removing the Optical Drive 1 F ollow the procedures in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 133. 2 T urn the computer over . 3 Remove the locking screw from the optical dri[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 139 Hinge Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proced ures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by peri odically touching an unpainte d metal surface (such as a connector on th[...]

140 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Hinge Cover 1 Replace the media control buttons connector to the systemboard. 2 Insert the left edge of the hinge cover . 3 P ress from left to right until the cover snaps into place. 4 Replace the two screws that secur e the hinge cover from the battery bay . Keyboard F or more information about the k e[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 141 Removing the Keyboard 1 F ollow the procedures in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 133. 2 Remove the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 139). 3 Remove the two screws at the top of the k eyboard. NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fr agile, easily dislodged, and time- consuming to replace. Be c[...]

142 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Keyboard 1 Slide the keyboar d cable into the keyboard connector . 2 Rotate the keyboar d connector latch to secure the cable. 3 Hook the tabs along the front edge of the keyboar d into the palmrest. 4 P ress on the right edge near the top to snap the keyboar d into place. 5 Replace the two screws on the[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 143 NOTICE: T o prevent damage to th e memory module connec tor , do not use tools to spread the memory mo dule securing clips. NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by peri odically touching an unpainte d metal surface (such as a connector on the bac k of the compu[...]

144 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing Memory Module NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by peri odically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the ba ck of the computer). 1 Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot. 2 Slide the [...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 145 NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer . 3 Replace the memory module cover . 4 Insert the battery into the battery bay , or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 5 T urn on the computer . As the com[...]

146 Adding and Replacing Parts Subscriber Identity Module (Optional) Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) id entify users uniquely through an International Mobile Subscriber Identity . CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTE: Only GSM (HSDP A) type cards n[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 147 Wireless Mini-Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proced ures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTICE: T o help prevent damage to the sy s tem board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin wor king inside the computer . If you order ed[...]

148 Adding and Replacing Parts 4 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini- card. NOTE: The Mini-card may have two or three connectors, d epending on the type of card you ordered. 5 Release the Mini- card by r emoving the securing screw . 6 Lift the card out of its system board connector . 1 antenna cable connecto rs 2 securing screw 1 Mini-card [...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 149 Replacing Mini-Card NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertio n. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the sy stem board, and realign the card. NOTICE: T o avoid damage to the Mini-card, never place cables under the card. 1 Insert the card connector into the system boar d co[...]

150 Adding and Replacing Parts 4 Remove the M2 x 3-mm securing screw . 5 Remove the FCM. Replacing the FCM NOTICE: Install the FCM in the WW AN slot. Do not install an FCM in the WLAN card slot. Doing so may cause damage to your computer . 1 Insert the FCM connector at a 45-degree angle into the system boar d connector labeled "FCM". 2 P [...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 151 Broadcom ® Media PC Card The Broadcom Media PC card is used in conjunction with blu-ray optical drives to render high definition content. The Broadcom Media PC card can be installed either in the UWB or WW AN Mini-Card slots. Y ou can remove and r eplace the Media PC card the same way you would remove or r eplace FCM[...]

152 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Card 1 Replace the screw securing the car d and insert the card at an angle to slide it in the card compartment. 2 Connect the cable to the card. 1 securing screw 2 card 1 2[...]

T raveling With Y our Computer 153 T raveling With Y our Computer Identifying Y our Computer • Attach a name tag or business card to the computer . • W rite down your Service T ag and s tore it in a safe place away from the computer or carrying case. Use the Service T ag if you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcemen t officials and to[...]

154 T raveling With Y our Computer • P rotect the computer , the batteries, and the hard drive from hazar ds such as extr eme temperatures and over exposur e to sunlight, dirt, dust, or liquids. • P ack the computer so that it does no t slide around in the trunk of your car or in an overhead storage compartment. T ravel T ips NOTICE: Do not mov[...]

Getting Help 155 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance CAUTION: If you need to remove the comp uter cover , first disconnect the computer power and modem c ables from all electrical outlets. If you experience a problem with yo ur computer , you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: 1 See "T roubleshooting"[...]

156 Getting Help T echnical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is available to answer your questions about Dell™ hardwar e. Our support staff uses computer-based diagnostics to provide fast, accurate answers. T o contact Dell's support service, see "Before Y ou Call" on page 158, and then see the contact infor[...]

Getting Help 157 • Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addr esses apmarketing@dell.com (Asian/P acific countries only) sales_canada@dell.com (Canada only) • Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) ftp.dell.com Log in as user: anonymous , and use your e-mail address as your passwor d. AutoT ech Service Dell's automated support service—AutoT ec[...]

158 Getting Help Returning Items for W arranty Repair or Credit P repare all items being r eturned, whether for repair or credit, as follows: 1 Call Dell to obtain a Return Materi al Authorization Number , and write it clearly and prominently on the outside of the box. F or the telephone number to call for your region, see "Contacting Dell&quo[...]

Getting Help 159 Diagnostics Checklist Name: Date: Address: Phone number: Service T ag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer): Express Servi ce Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you connected to a network? Y es No Network, versio[...]

160 Getting Help Contacting Dell F or customers in the United States , call 800- WWW -DE LL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, yo u can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip , bill, Contacting Dell techsheet, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and teleph one-based sup[...]

Specifications 161 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. Fo r more information regarding the configuration of yo ur computer , click Start , click Help and Support , and then select the option to view information about your computer . Processor P rocessor type AM D ® Tu r i o n ™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile T echnology AMD ® Athlon™ 6[...]

162 Specifications Sy stem Information System chipset AMD M690T Chipset with A TI™ Radeon ® X1270 Graphics Mobile Intel Express GM 965 Data bus width 64 bits DR AM bus width dual-channel (2) 64-bit buses P rocessor address bus width 36 bits (Intel) and 32 bits (AMD) Flash EPROM 2 MB PCI bus 32 bits ExpressCard NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is desig[...]

Specifications 163 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader 8-in-1 memory card controller Ricoh R5C833 8-in-1 memory card connecto r 8-in-1 combo card connector Cards supported • Secure Digital (SD) •S D I O • MultiMediaCard (MMC) •M e m o r y S t i c k • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD Memory Memory module connect[...]

164 Specifications Network adapter RJ-45 port S-video TV -out 7- pi n min i- DIN connector (optional S-video to composite video adapter cable) USB four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors Video 15-hole connector HDMI one 29 pin T ype B HDMI connector . Communications Modem: Ty p e v .92 56K Data/F AX MDC Controller softmodem Interface Intel High-Def[...]

Specifications 165 Audio Audio type two-channel high-definition audio codec Audio controller Sigmatel ST AC9228 Codec St er eo c on ve rs i on 24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog) Interfaces: Internal Intel High Definition Audio External microphone-in connector , stereo headphones/speakers connector Speaker two 4-ohm speakers Internal s[...]

166 Specifications Viewing angles: Horizontal ±40° (WXGA) ±40° (WXGA with T rueLife ) ±55° (WXGA+ with T rueLife ) ±60° (WSXGA+ with T rueLife ) V ertical +15°/–30° (WXGA) +15°/–30° (WXGA with T rueLife) ±45° (WXGA+ with T rueLife ) +40°/–50° (WSXGA+ with T rueLife ) Pix el pitch: WXGA 0.258 mm WXGA with T rueLife 0.258 mm WXG[...]

Specifications 167 T ouch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 240 cpi Size: Wi d t h 73.7-mm (2.9-in) sensor -active area Height 34.0-mm (1.3-in) rectangle Battery T ype 9-cell "smart" lithium ion 6-cell "smart" lithium ion 4-cell "smart" lithium ion Dimensions: Depth 57.2 mm (2.25 in) (4/6 cell) 76.7 mm [...]

168 Specifications T emperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Coin-cell battery CR-2032 AC Adapter Input voltage 100–240 V AC Input current (maximum) 1.5 A Input frequency 50–60 Hz Output current 3.34 A (continuous) 4.34 A (peak for 4-second pulse) Output power 65 W Rated output volta[...]

Specifications 169 Environmental T emperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 90% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Maximu[...]

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Appendix 171 Appendix Using the Sy stem Setup Program NOTE: Y our operating sy stem may automatica lly configure most of the options available in sy stem setup, thus overri ding options that you set through sy stem setup. An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you c an disable or enable only through sy stem setup. For more in formation [...]

172 Appendix Viewing the Sy stem Setup Screen 1 T urn on (or restart) your computer . 2 When the DELL logo appears, press <F2> immediately . If you wait too long and the Microsof t W indows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the W indows desk top, then shut down your computer and try again. Sy stem Setup Screen NOTE: For information[...]

Appendix 173 The Boot Order page displays a general list of the bootable devices that may be installed in your computer , includ ing but not limited to the following: • Diskette Drive • Internal HDD • USB Storage Device • CD/D V D/CD-R W drive • Modular bay HDD NOTE: Only devices that are preceded by a number are bootable. During the boot[...]

174 Appendix 3 T urn on the computer . When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately . If you wait too long and the W indows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the W indows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which you want to boot and press <En[...]

Appendix 175 • T o clean your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water . Y o u can also use a special scr een-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the monitor ’s antistatic coating. • W ipe the keyboar d, computer , and monitor plastics with a soft cleaning cloth moistened with a solution of three parts water and one [...]

176 Appendix 1 Hold the disc by its outer edge. Y ou can also touch the inside edge of the center hole. NOTICE: T o help prevent damage to the surface, do not wipe in a circular motion around the disc. 2 W ith a soft, lint-free cloth, gently wipe the bottom of the disc (the unlabeled side) in a straight line from the cent er to the outer edge of th[...]

Appendix 177 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes t he operating system and some of the software programs that ar e inst alled on the computer during the manufacturing process (Microsoft Office, Norton Antivirus, etc). Dell-installed peripherals include any internal expansion car ds, or [...]

178 Appendix These limits are designed to provide r easonable protection against harmful interference in a r esidential installation. However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If t his equipment does cause harmful interference with radio or television r eception, which can be determined by turnin[...]

Glossary 179 Glossary T erms in this Glossary are provided fo r informational purposes only and may or may not describe features inclu ded with your particular computer . A AC — alternating current — The form of electricity that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. ACP I — advanced configur[...]

180 Glossary BD — See Blu-ray Disc. BIOS — basic input/output system — A pr ogram (or utility) that serves as an interface between the computer hardwar e and the operating system. Unless you understand what effect these settings have on the computer , do not change them. Also referr ed to as system setup . bit — The smallest unit of data in[...]

Glossary 181 cache — A special high-speed storage mech anism which can be either a r eserved section of main memory or an independ ent high-speed storage device. The cache enhances the efficiency of many processor operations. L1 cache — P rimary cache stored inside the processor . L2 cache — Secondary cache which can either be external to the[...]

182 Glossary D DDR SDR AM — double-data-rate SDRAM — A type of SDR AM that doubles the data burst cycle, improving system performance. DDR2 SDR AM — double-data-rate 2 SDRAM — A type of DDR SDR AM that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other architectural changes to boost memory speed to over 400 MHz. device — Hardwar e such as a disk drive, prin[...]

Glossary 183 D VD-R — DVD r ecordable — A recor dable versi on of a DVD. Data can be r ecorded only once onto a DVD-R. Once r ecorded, th e data cannot be erased or written over . DVD + RW — D VD rewritable — A rewritable versi on of a DVD. Data can be written to a D VD+RW disc, and then erased an d written over (r ewritten). (DVD+R W techn[...]

184 Glossary Express Service Code — A numeric code located on a sticker on your Dell™ computer . Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for assistance. Express Service Code service may not be available in some countries. extended display mode — A display setting that allows yo u to use a second monitor as an extension of your displ[...]

Glossary 185 GHz — gigahertz — A measurement of fr eque ncy that equals one thousand million Hz, or one thousand MHz. The speeds for computer processors, buses, and interfaces are often mea sured in GHz. graphics mode — A video mode that can be defined as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by z colors. Graphics modes can display an unli[...]

186 Glossary integrated — Usually refers to components that ar e physically locate d on the computer ’s system board. Also r eferred to as built-in . I/O — input/output — An operation or device that enters and extracts data from your computer . Keyboards and pr inters ar e I/O devices. I/O address — An address in R AM that is associat ed [...]

Glossary 187 LED — light-emitting diode — An electronic component that emits light to indicate the status of the computer . local bus — A data bus that provides a fast throughput for devices to the processor . LPT — line print terminal — The designation fo r a parallel connection to a printer or other parallel device. M Mb — megabit —[...]

188 Glossary Mobile Broadband network — (also known as a WW AN) is a series of interconnected computers that communicate with each othe r through wir eless cellular technology and provides Internet access in the sa me varied locations from which cellular telephone service is available. Y our comp uter can maintain the Mobile Broadband network con[...]

Glossary 189 P parallel connector — An I/O port often used to connect a parallel printer to your computer . Also referred to as an LPT port . partition — A physical storage area on a har d drive that is assigned to one or more logical storage areas known as logical driv es. Each partition can contain multiple logical drives. PC Card — A remov[...]

190 Glossary R RAI D — redundant array of independent disks — A method of providing data redundancy . Some common implementations of RAID include R AID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, R AID 10, and RAID 50. RAM — random-access memory — The primary temporary storage area for program instructions and data. Any information stor ed in R AM is lost when you [...]

Glossary 191 S SAS — serial attached SCSI — A faster , se rial version of the SCSI interface (as opposed to the original SCSI parallel architecture). SA T A — serial A T A — A faster , serial version of the A T A (IDE) interface. ScanDisk — A Microsoft utility that checks files , folders, and the hard disk’s surface for errors. ScanDisk[...]

192 Glossary Strike Zone ™ — Reinforced area of the platform base that protects the har d drive by acting as a dampening device when a computer experiences r esonating shock or is dropped (whether the computer is on or off). surge protectors — P revent voltage spik es, such as those that may occur during an electrical storm, from entering the[...]

Glossary 193 TPM — trusted platform module — A har dwar e-based security feature that when combined with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as file and e-mail protection. travel module — A plastic device designed to fit inside the module bay of a portable computer to reduce the weight of the com[...]

194 Glossary video memory — Memory that consists of memory chips dedicated to video functions. Video memory is usually faster than sy stem memory . The amount of video memory installed primarily influences the number of colors that a program can display . video mode — A mode that describes how text and graphics are displayed on a monitor . Grap[...]

Glossary 195 WP AN — wireless personal area network. A computer network used for communication among computer devices (including telephones and personal digital assistants) close to one person. WW AN — wireless wide area network. A wi reless high-speed data network using cellular technology and covering a much larger geographic ar ea than WLAN.[...]

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Index 197 Index Numerics 8-in-1 memory c ard r eader , 79 A audio device connecting, 5 9 enabling, 7 3 audio . See sound B battery charging, 4 9 checking the charge, 4 6 performance, 4 5 power meter , 4 7 removing, 4 9 storing, 5 0 blank cards ExpressCar ds, 7 8 memory card, 7 9 r e m o v i n g , 79, 81 Bluetooth wireless technology card device sta[...]

198 Index copying D VDs helpful tips, 5 6 how to , 5 5 D Dell Diagnostics about, 9 5 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 9 7 starting from your hard drive, 9 6 Dell MediaDirect about, 2 3 p r o b l e m s , 114 Dell support site, 15 DellConnect, 156 Device Driver Rollback, 125 device latch release description, 2 9 device status lights des[...]

Index 199 ExpressCar d slot description, 2 7 ExpressCar ds, 77 b l a n k s , 78-79 installing, 7 8 removing, 7 9 F FCM. See Flash Cache Module Flash Cache Module, 149 H hard drive p r o b l e m s , 104 replacing, 1 3 5 returning to Dell, 1 3 7 hardwar e Dell Diagnostics, 9 5 Hardwar e T roubleshoot er , 127 hinge cover r e m o v i n g , 139 I IEEE [...]

200 Index memory car d blanks, 7 9 memory car d reader , 79 memory car ds blanks, 8 1 removing, 8 1 messages error , 1 0 6 microphone directional, 7 5 Mini Card installing, 1 4 7 W L A N , 147 WP AN, 1 4 7 W W A N , 147 Mobile Broadband network connections, 8 8 See also wireless switch Mobile Broadband (WW AN) p r o b l e m s , 116 modem connector [...]

Index 201 problems (continued) error messages, 1 0 6 hard drive, 1 0 4 IEEE 1394 connector , 1 1 1 k e y b o a r d , 112 lockups, 1 1 3 network, 1 1 6 p o w e r , 118 power light conditions, 1 1 8 printer , 1 1 9 program crashes repeatedly , 1 1 4 program stops r esponding, 1 1 4 programs and W indows compatibility , 1 1 4 restor e computer to prev[...]

202 Index specifications, 161 spyware, 105, 115 stolen computer , 94 Subscriber Identity Module, 146 support website, 15 S-video TV -out connector description, 2 8 System Restore, 128-129 system setup program commonly used options, 1 7 2 screens, 1 7 2 viewing, 1 7 2 T taskbar Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility , 1 1 7 Dell Support Utility , 1 6 Sa[...]

Index 203 W warranty information, 14 W indows Easy T ransfer wizard, 33 W indows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 1 2 5 P rogram Compatibility w i z a r d , 114 r e i n s t a l l i n g , 128-130 S y s t e m R e s t o r e , 128-129 W indows Easy T ransfer wizard, 3 3 wizards P rogram Compatibility w i z a r d , 114 W indows Easy T ransfer , 3 3 WLAN in[...]

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